Zhao Yi had considered the matter deeply. Regardless of his final choice, forming an alliance with the Pei family held no downsides for him. The strength of the Pei family went without saying. Their ability to tamper with the Second Prince’s auspicious stone without anyone noticing was proof enough that the Pei family’s influence was not to be underestimated. Of course, the real reason Zhao Yi made up his mind was Pei Yuzong. One does not fear an opponent like a god; one fears a teammate like a pig. The personal charisma Pei Yuzong exhibited made Zhao Yi feel he was a reliable man. Since the day of the competition between Pei Yuzong and Princess Xiaying, Zhao Yi had made his decision.
The carriage pulled up to the entrance of Xiaoyue Pavilion. Zhao Yi stepped out and headed straight inside to visit Niying. Before he could even enter the courtyard, he ran into Fan Liang, who was returning from buying medicine. Fan Liang nodded at Zhao Yi; seeming to recall something, he took hold of Zhao Yi’s hand and gestured.
Zhao Yi exclaimed in surprise, "Lu Gui is back!"
Chapter 323